Impressive. Most Impressive

Comics impersonations are the best, Jerry! The best!

Among comedy geeks, Frank Caliendo is a divider like no other. First off, hes an impressionist, and not since the halcyon days of Rich Little-as-George Burns has the skill been comparatively viable to, say, humorous hypnotism or ventriloquism. Second, his interpretations of Dubya, John Madden, and Jack Nicholson havent really evolved since another old standby, Bill Clinton, was in office. But while some might decry Caliendo as a one-trick pony, the fact is that Caliendos not only darn good at what he does, hes pretty much the best there currently is. His ascent from MADtv player to talk-show regular to star of his own Frank TV TBS hit is unprecedented. He even treads where not even Rich Little dares: lampooning comedic brethren such as Jerry Seinfeld, Brian Regan, Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, and Janeane Garofalo. Somehow, hes able to tie the whole idiosyncratic bundle together into a seamless set.
Thu., Aug. 28, 8 p.m.; Fri., Aug. 29, 8 & 10 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 30, 8 & 10 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 31, 8 & 10 p.m., 2008